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This week we are talking about dating in marriage. Now that we are parents, it has become more important to us than ever to prioritize moments that are focused on the building of our marriage. We have dated in seasons of minimal time, minimal money, minimal privacy...all three at the same time lol and we get into some of the practical ways we kept it a priority no matter what our circumstances brought. We also chat some of our most memorable dates, some of our simplest dates and why we consider a walk with our son in tow to be one of our current favorite "date moments".

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In this incredibly inspiring episode of Well Coached, bestselling author and speaker Mary Marantz joins Chris to talk about her journey from a single-wide trailer in rural West Virginia to Yale Law School and beyond. Mary unpacks how her new book Underestimated calls women to stop shrinking themselves to fit a story they’ve outgrown. With grace, grit, and wisdom, she shares what it means to own your story—especially the hard parts—and how doing so can become the foundation for purpose, power, and true leadership.

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She was a face you grew up with—DJ Tanner from Full House—but today, Candace Cameron Bure is a creative force, entrepreneur, and mom of three navigating a media landscape that’s changed dramatically since the 1980s. In this refreshingly honest conversation, Candace opens up about what it's like to raise kids in a streaming world—one with infinite entertainment options but fewer shared family experiences. She shares how fame shaped her childhood, how motherhood grounded her, and why she’s working so hard to bring back meaningful content that families can enjoy together.

Ginny and Candace talk about real transitions—career pivots, unexpected isolation, raising kids in radically different childhoods than their own—and the power of media to connect or divide. Plus, Candace introduces her newest children’s book The Crazy Compromise, a heartwarming story about friendship across differences. Whether you're nostalgic for simpler times or just looking for ways to reconnect with your kids in today’s media-saturated world, this episode will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe rethink family movie night.

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Candace Cameron Bure’s Books & Devotionals:

Balancing It All

Reshaping It All

100 Days of Joy and Strength

Rise and Renew

The Crazy Compromise (children’s book from Generous Family)

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Great American Family Channel → https://www.greatamericanfamily.com

Great American Pure Flix → https://www.pureflix.com

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Today on the show, we’re answering the question, “How do I change seasons well?" If you’ve been around here for a while you know Craig Thompson (or CRAIGLES or the prince as we called him around the office). He used to be part of our media team here at AFD, Inc. but last fall he and his wife, Hannah, moved to Indiana. SOO many of you talk to me about deciding whether or not to move or figuring out what to do if a season is changing and I think you’re going to love this conversation with Craig.

We’re going to talk about transitioning from “a good season to a good season”...what it looked like for Craig and Hannah to decide to move…making decisions as a single person vs a couple…and then we’re going to talk about some advice if you’re starting to feel the inkling of a season change.

If you’re following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 58. And be on the lookout in your inboxes today, because we’re emailing out the summer pages! If you don’t have a copy of the TSF Seasons Guidebook, it’s the perfect time to jump in with us as we get ready to start a new season. You can find everything you need at anniefdowns.com/seasons

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If you loved this episode and you’re looking for another one with some HGTV stars, go back and listen to our TSF couples episode from 2019 with The stars of Flip or Flop Atlanta, Ken and Anita Corsini. I think you’ll really be moved by their story.

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Welcome back to What If I’m Wrong? A show where we might not give you the answers, but we will ask some really good questions.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nijay Gupta. Nijay K. Gupta serves as Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He has written or edited more than twenty books including the award-winning and best-selling titles Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church and Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling. Nijay is a senior translator for the New Living Translation and also serves on the Theological Advisory Council of YoungLife USA. He co-hosts the Slow Theology Podcast and writes about the Bible in his Substack "Engaging Scripture" (https://nijaykgupta.substack.com/). 

This month, we are in a series on Theology! What could you be getting wrong about the Bible? - and this week we are discussing: Hard Faith Questions.

Heather shares about the word repentance—how it’s more than just an apology; it’s a radical turning point that transforms a person’s life.

Join host Heather Thompson Day and submission specialist Haley Hoskins as they explore the topic of When Faith Meets Hard Questions: Wrestling with God's Presence, Promises, and Power.

In Day in the Bible, Heather shares about righteousness and how we can be in right relationship with God and others.

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Heather was a communication professor for 13 years teaching both graduate and undergraduate students in Public Speaking, Persuasion, and Social Media. She is now the founder of It Is Day Ministries, a nonprofit organization that trains churches, leaders, and laypeople in what Heather calls Cross Communication, a gospel centered communication approach that points you higher, to the cross, every time you open your mouth. 

Heather’s writing has been featured on outlets like the Today Show, and the National Communication Association. She has been interviewed by BBC Radio Live and The Wall Street Journal. 

She believes her calling is to stand in the gaps of our churches. She is the author of 9 books; including It’s Not Your Turn, I’ll See You Tomorrow, and

Today's reading is John 8, Luke 10, and Luke 11:1-13.

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Is intimacy falling to the bottom of your to-do list? In this episode, we’re diving into why connection in the bedroom actually matters- and how to make it happen (even when life is bonkers). From flirty fun to scheduling sex without the cringe, we’re sharing real talk, roadblock check-ins, and ideas to bring the spark back.

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Today's reading is Mark 9:33-37, Matthew 18:1-6, Luke 9:46-48, Mark 9:38-41, Luke 9:49-50, Mark 9:42-50, Matthew 18:7-11, Matthew 18:12-35, John 7:1-9, Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 9:57-62, and John 7:10-53.

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